June 22, 2012

NARRAGANSETT—A new mixed development is going up in the north end of Narragansett which the town and its owners hope will make the local community more accessible and diverse. The Quest Montessori School broke ground on June 13 at what is now 1150 Boston Neck Road after a drawn out permitting and re-zoning process. Narragansett Highlands, an affordable and market value housing complex, is also scheduled to be built on the same site.

June 22, 2012

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Following a hearing of comments from the public Wednesday night, both in support of and against allowing Phil’s Restaurant on Main Street to have live music on its newly constructed roof deck, the South Kingstown Zoning Board voted 4-1 to allow the restaurant to provide entertainment during a test period of one year, with conditions.

June 22, 2012

NARRAGANSETT—The School Committee discussed and approved three bid awards on Wednesday evening for improvements to various sections of Narragansett schools. At Narragansett Elementary School and the Pier School, the gymnasium floors will be refinished, and at the High School, the greenhouse will be the subject of a needs study in order to determine what renovations the structure must receive to become a more functional learning environment.

June 22, 2012

NARRAGANSETT—The Town Council discussed a number of agenda items Monday evening which involve the hiring of a new town manager. Grady Miler, the former town manager, agreed to a separation pact with the Town Council at the June 1 meeting because of criticism leveled by Council members for perceived procedural missteps, namely his decision to unilaterally appropriate $3,000 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund last year as a donation for the Narrow River Preservation Association (NRPA) to conduct water testing activities.

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June 22, 2012

By ANDREW MARTASIAN
Special to the Standard

KINGSTON - There were cheers, tears, and beach balls as the Exeter-West Greenwich Class of 2012 graduated at URIâ€™s Ryan Center last Saturday.
Graduation speakers advised students that just because they were done with high school doesnâ€™t mean theyâ€™re finished with tests as their characters will be challenged time and again when they went go out into the real world.
Outgoing EWG Superintendent Dr. Thomas J. Geismar congratulated the students on their hard work and told them to remember three important words: â€œYou never know.

June 21, 2012

KINGSTON - Their journey began four years ago. It took place in Wood River Junction and accounted for perhaps the most significant part of their adolescence. It included homework and tests, was punctuated by some extracurricular achievements, impeded by multiple challenges, and ultimately characterized by pride and the will to overcome.
And on Monday night, their journey ended.